GREENS

In the Tropics

#A3BC3A

RGB 163, 188, 58 · HSL 72°, 53%, 48% · CMYK 13, 0, 69, 26

In the Tropics is #A3BC3A in HEX — rgb(163, 188, 58), hsl(72°, 53%, 48%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 69%, 26%).

In the Tropics pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 72°, 53%, 48%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#A3BC3A

RGB163, 188, 58

HSL72°, 53%, 48%

HSV72°, 69%, 74%

CMYK13, 0, 69, 26

Decimal10730554

CSS RGBrgb(163, 188, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(72, 53%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

In the Tropics DEA125

Exact match

Valspar

Limolicious 6007-10C

ΔE 2.5 · #A9C342

Benjamin Moore

Tequila 2028-30

ΔE 3.1 · #A7BB33

Dulux

Aerobic Fix S20G7

ΔE 4.1 · #A6C348

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 5 · #98BD3C

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 6.8 · #9ABA25

Behr

Go Go Lime P350-5

ΔE 8.8 · #C0D14B

Vista Paint

Burst of Lime K-377

ΔE 9.9 · #AFD54F

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 10.8 · #A3CD39

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 12.6 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 13.2 · #91A135

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 15.4 · #9AB758

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 20.2 · #C7B446

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 23.7 · #BEC675

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 25.4 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 31.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A3BC3A

#533ABB

Analogous

#BB943A

#A3BC3A

#60BB3A

Triadic

#A3BC3A

#3AA1BB

#BB3AA1

Split-Complementary

#A3BC3A

#3A60BB

#943ABB

Tetradic

#A3BC3A

#3ABB94

#533ABB

#BB3A60

Monochromatic

#3C4616

#6F8128

#A3BC3A

#BFD36F

#D9E5A9

Rectangle

#A3BC3A

#3ABB53

#533ABB

#BB3AA1

Compound

#A3BC3A

#60BB3A

#533ABB

#943ABB

Variations

Lighter

#B7CD5D

#C5D38C

#DBE2BF

Darker

#83982B

#5B6B1C

#353F0F

Saturation

#868E67

#A1BB3A

#B3D81D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A3BC3A

#BEAC3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3BC3A

#B8B85A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3BC3A

#ABAFB6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

In the Tropics sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#BABA47

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#A3BC3A

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#A7BF6B

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEDE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4C3997

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #A3BC3A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3BC3A;

CSS Variable

--color-in-the-tropics: #A3BC3A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'in-the-tropics': '#A3BC3A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3BC3A] text-[#A3BC3A]

SCSS

$in-the-tropics: #A3BC3A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3BC3A?

#A3BC3A is In the Tropics, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #A3BC3A warm or cool?

In the Tropics reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with In the Tropics?

In the Tropics works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with In the Tropics?

In the Tropics pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download In the Tropics?

You can download In the Tropics on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for In the Tropics?

The hex code is #A3BC3A. In RGB it's 163, 188, 58, and in HSL it's 72°, 53%, 48%.

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